NEED HELP? YOU ARE NOT ALONE

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Launched in the Spring of 2013 by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, NeedHelpNow.ca is a website resource designed to provide youth with practical steps to regain control over a regrettable post that is being shared and viewed by peers.

In a digital age where smart phones and tablets can quickly post images, photos and thoughts, more and more people are connecting online. A sexual image or otherwise troubling picture can easily be shared with the same ease as the original post. Although the harassment is electronic, the health effects for the victim are very real, in some cases, tragically permanent.

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to support NeedHelpNow.ca and want to ensure the residents of Southern Bruce County are aware of this valuable resource that is available for teens.

“Today’s youth are facing a greater number of challenges than previous generations. These challenges become dangerous when they surf the internet believing they are consequence free and anonymous users. It still takes a community to raise a child, so do your part and help keep them safe. Educate them to the risks of sharing information online and support them if they are being tormented over something that has gone ‘viral’. Everyone makes mistakes, so make sure they know that #youtharenotalone” – Inspector Scott Smith, Detachment Commander, South Bruce OPP.

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